New Construction

by Mike Guertin

A Japanese company takes a new approach to earthquake-proof homes by Daniel S. Morrison

Get the details right, and a small increase in wall thickness can make a big difference in energy performance by Rick Arnold

Healthful, light-filled, and energy-efficient, this home reaches back to its California past and toward a sustainable future by David Arkin

How much time, trouble, and money does it take to install deck planks? It all depends on the fasteners you use. by Justin Fink

These plastic-based barriers help to keep wind and water at bay, but only if you choose the right product and install it correctly by Fernando Pagés Ruiz

A steel skin, exposed framing, and a central atrium distinguish this industrial-strength version of a classic dog-run house by Bede Van Dyke

Comfortable quarters for a family of five on a postage-stamp lot in Houston, but for only $70 per square foot by Carlos Ulloa

A scratched door, a chipped tub, or a broken window can sour a project in a heartbeat by Gary Gilberg

The EPA is banning CCA lumber. The replacements are safer, but they may change how you build a deck. by Daniel S. Morrison

Whether it's the floor of a big house or a small addition, an accurate layout promotes smooth installation by Jim Anderson

Cross-linked polyethylene is tough and flexible, and you don't need a torch to install it by Dave Lovesky

Furniture-grade cabinetry, a woodburning pizza oven and sleek details set this shiny kitchen apart by Keith Dempster

If vinyl’s final, you’d best get the details right. A veteran builder shows how to make it water-resistant and attractive. by Mike Guertin